EMERGENCY BALLAST AND AC BALLAST MUST BE FED FROM THE SAME BRANCH CIRCUIT
VEM700MV-SL
TYPICAL SCHEMATICS ONLY MAY BE USED WITH OTHER BALLASTS. CONSULT THE FACTORY FOR OTHER WIRING DIAGRAMS.
Fluorescent Emergency Ballast
WIRING DIAGRAMS for 1-LAMP emergency operation
Universal Voltage ( 100V ~ 277VAC )
JWEB-700T5-UN
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GREEN (GROUND WIRE)
GREEN (GROUND WIRE)
100~277V
TO UNSWITCHED AC
100~277V
VEM700MV-SL
TO UNSWITCHED AC
VEM700MV-SL
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
GREEN (GROUND WIRE)
100~277V
2. To prevent high voltage from being present on the output leads (red and yellow), do not join battery connector
until installation is completed and AC power is supplied to the emergency ballast.
GREEN (GROUND WIRE)
100~277V
TO UNSWITCHED AC
VEM700MV-SL
TO UNSWITCHED AC
3. All electrical connections must be in accordance with local code and the National Electric Code.
VEM700MV-SL
4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect both normal and emergency power supplies and battery connector
of the emergency ballast before installation.
5. Do not use outdoors. This emergency ballast is for indoor fixtures except air outlets or hazardous location fixtures.
6. An un-switched AC power source is required (100 ~ 277 volts).
GREEN (GROUND WIRE)
100~277V
GREEN (GROUND WIRE)
TO UNSWITCHED AC
100~277V
VEM700MV-SL
TO UNSWITCHED AC
VEM700MV-SL
7. Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
8. Do not attempt to service the battery. A sealed, no-maintenance battery is used that is not field replaceable.
Replace the entire battery when necessary.
9. This emergency ballast is for one fluorescent lamp 14 W through 54 W (2'- 4') T5 bipin, except 35W, 22 W T5
circular, 36 W through 55 W (4-pin) long compact, 32 W (4-pin) compact, 32 W (4'), 40 W (5') and 44 W HO (4')
T8 bipin for 90 minutes at reduced light output.
FIG 8 TWO (2) LAMP RAPID START BALLAST
W/2 LAMP EMERGENCY OPERATION
GREEN (GROUND WIRE)
100~277V
10. This product should be mounted in location and at heights where it will not readily be subject to tampering
by unauthorized personnel.
GREEN (GROUND WIRE)
TO UNSWITCHED AC
100~277V
VEM700MV-SL
TO UNSWITCHED AC
11. This emergency ballast is for factory or field installation.
VEM700MV-SL
12. Do not use this emergency ballast other than intended use.
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13. All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FIG 9 TWO (2) LAMP INSTANT START BALLAST
GREEN (GROUND WIRE)
100~277V
VEM700MV-SL
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TO UNSWITCHED AC
Contains Nickel-Cadmium
Rechargeable Battery.
Must be recycled or
disposed properly.
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(3) Emergency ballast requires an un switched AC power source (100 ~ 277 VAC).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
(4) When emergency ballast is used with switched fixture, an additional un switched hot (100 ~ 277 VAC) wire
must be run to junction box and connected to the emergency ballast. (Refer to Fig.4)
(5) After installation is completed, supply AC power to emergency ballast and join the battery connector.
To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the AC power by turning off the circuit breaker
and battery connector must be open. Join battery connector after installation and after
AC power is turned on.
3. BALLAST WIRING BLOCK DIAGRAMS
Fig.4
1. INSTALLING THE VEM700MV-SL
Switched Fixture
(1) Install the emergency ballast in the AC ballast channel or enclosed wireway so the wire leads are not exposed
at least 1/2" away from the AC ballast(s). Refer to Fig.1 for typical mounting.
HOT
AC LINE
(2) Make all electrical connections in accordance with local code and National Electrical Code.
Fig.2
Inside Ballast Channel
BLACK 100V ~277V
Installing the Test Switch with LED charge indicator
Lamp
AC Ballast Channel
WHITE
AC Ballast
WHT/BLK
WHITE
COMMON
Emergency
ballast
VEM700MV-SL
BLACK 100V ~277V
GREEN
(GROUND WIRE)
Emergency
ballast
VEM700MV-SL
WHT/RED
WHT/RED
TEST SWITCH
& LED CHARGE
INDICATOR
Plastic Nut
AC Ballast
WHITE
GREEN
(GROUND WIRE)
Emergency Ballast
Test Button
WHITE
BLACK
HOT
AC LINE
WHT/BLK
COMMON
Fig.1
Unswitch Fixture
BLACK
TEST SWITCH
& LED CHARGE
INDICATOR
RED(+)
RED(+)
Leads
Test switch with
LED charge indicator
4. MOUNTING THE TEST SWITCH AND CHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT
d
Inside Strip Fixture
Emergency Ballast
Select appropriate location on the side of the fixture so that Test Switch can be seen after installation. Allow for
proper clearance and drill or punch 5/8" hole. Remove the plastic nut and push the Test Switch into the 5/8" hole.
Secure the Test Switch with plastic nut. (Refer to Fig.2) Connect the wires as indicated in wiring diagrams on
Page 4.
Push to Test
Fixture
5. LABELS
d
Test switch with
LED charge indicator
Drill a 5/8" hole and install Test Switch on the
appropriate location on the fixture
Attach the appropriate label to the Test Switch Plate and attach Re-lamping Label for lamp type and wattage to
fixture. The Caution and Re-lamping label must be on the fixture in a readily visible location to anyone attempting
to service the fixture.
6. COMPLETE INSTALLATION
When installation is complete, supply AC power to emergency ballast and join the battery connector.
Do not push Test Switch button until join the battery connector.
(3) Install the test switch and the
light indicator in the strip fixture.
Refer to Fig. 2 .
OPERATION
(4) Install the test switch and the
light indicator in the recessed
troffer fixture. Refer to Fig. 3 .
When AC power is applied, the charging indicator light is illuminated, indicating battery is being charged. When
power fails, the emergency ballast automatically switches to emergency power (internal battery), operating one
lamps at reduced illumination for a minimum of 90 minutes.
MAINTENANCE
Test Switch
This emergency ballast has test switch and charge indicator. Press test switch to test emergency
operation. Allow minimum 24 hours battery charging before conducting one hour test. Recommended periodical
test schedule is as follows:
2. WIRING THE VEM700MV-SL
(1) Refer to the Wiring Diagram on the back page (Page 4) for the proper wiring
(2) Emergency ballast and AC ballast must be on the same branch circuit.
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1. For initial testing unit need to be charged about 1 hour, then press test switch to.
Conduct a short discharge test.
2. Visually inspect the charging indicator light monthly. It should be illuminated.
3. Test the emergency operation of fixture for 30 seconds at 30 day intervals.
One or two lamps should be operate at reduced illumination.
4. Conduct 90 min battery discharge test once a year.
One or two lamps should be operate at reduced illumination.
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